Effective McHenry Back Pain Exercise: Bird Dog
Exercise for back pain: a common recommendation with good reason. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic individualizes the most appropriate back pain exercises for each McHenry back pain sufferer visiting OrthoIllinois Chiropractic to maximize back pain relief, boost the supporting muscles like the erector spinae and multifidus, and regain function. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic also gives every effort to find exercises that are simple, effective in a variety of ways like the “bird dog” move!
INDIVIDUALIZED EXERCISE BASED ON YOUR SPINE
Chronic low back pain patients are not all made in the same way. There are many factors that impact their back pain state. Each chronic low back pain sufferer must be considered individually as your McHenry chiropractor strives to do. It’s a known fact that back muscle function varies from one chronic low back pain sufferer to another. Variations can be found via a thorough examination which OrthoIllinois Chiropractic does quite well. The exam discoveries help guide a personalized treatment plan with personalized exercise recommendations. (1) Know with confidence that you are an individual at OrthoIllinois Chiropractic!
WHICH EXERCISE FOR WHICH MUSCLE?
Exercise is a frequent prescription for back pain patients…and for good reason. Muscles support the body and spine. A review of published research on the effectiveness of exercise revealed that exercise was likely effective for chronic low back pain compared to no treatment, placebo, advice or education alone, electrotherapy, or usual care. Its impact was limited for function, but it enhanced pain and functional limitations outcomes. (2) OrthoIllinois Chiropractic believes our McHenry chiropractic patients would agree that benefits of any type like this for a condition that is said to be the foremost cause of disability globally for the past three decades or so, costing much in direct healthcare expense and lost productivity, are worth seeking with a little exercise. Start with one exercise (like the following one!) and build up to the basic 10 for back pain.
ONE SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE EXERCISE: BIRD DOG
Erector spinae and multifidi muscles often grow weak with back pain yet are so valuable for stability. Bird-dog (aka quadruped opposite arm/leg) is a 3-way effective exercise: toning the erector spinae and strengthening both the core and the multifidus. Start this by starting on all fours: knees and hands, stretching the left leg and right arm out level with the floor. Hold this for a couple seconds and repeat on the other side. Do this 10 times on each side. (3,4) Have a chat with OrthoIllinois Chiropractic before beginning any exercise though to be sure it’s appropriate for you!
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Martin Fleming on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he shares the treatment plan and outcome for a patient with low back and leg pain following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
Schedule your McHenry chiropractic appointment soon. We’ll unite back pain and exercise together in a reasonable way just for you and your back pain relief desire.
